Cats sleep 12 to 16 hour per day, that is 60% of their life.

Domestic cat

Zoo cats have their own place in one of the houses, but they go their own way and it is impossible to know where they are at any given time. Cats were probably brought to Iceland with the settlers and their task has mainly been to keep mice away from human and animal habitats and later one of the most common human pets. Cats are predators and it is estimated that worldwide they hunt up to 1,000 species for food.

Type of family

Tom cat, queen or molly, kittens

Mating season

All year

Number of young

3-7 kittens

Arrival time in Iceland

During settlement

Weight

2-7 kg

Pregnancy period

58 – 67 days

Uses

Keep away mice and are also kept as pets

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